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Master of Science in Computer Information Systems

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As a result of constantly changing technology and the rapid rise of Internet/E-Commerce businesses, the College of Information Technology has developed the Masters of Science in Computer Information Systems. The program was designed through cooperation and discussion with leaders in the local market, research of public documents provided by national organizations such as the Gartner group, and research by our faculty.

1. What can a student do with the degree?


Upon successful completion of this program, students will be prepared for multiple levels of management in a business. In addition, this degree has historically been used as a foundation for entrepreneurial activities. Students already working in business or industry often use this program in preparation for a promotion within their organization. In general, students will be prepared to work in a small business or a corporate environment.


2. What can students expect to learn in the program?

The successful MSCIS student should expect programming, network administration, database, systems design, business systems development, or management positions. The degree gives the student the required background to participate in a wide variety of management, consulting, and technical projects. The intent is for the student to have the skills and knowledge to move up the management ladder of the corporation. The targeted position after three years would be project management, team leadership or consulting specialties. For the student with previous IT experience, this degree provides the managerial skills and breadth of IT knowledge necessary to continue up the management ladder.

The purpose for the MSCIS is to:


• Develop technical skills that meet the requirements of most IT businesses.
• Provide application development and maintenance skills that would apply to a technically heterogeneous company.
• Provide training that includes programming, database management, and networking on LANs and backbones.
• Provide management-level training on project management, IT accounting, personal communications, and planning/costing.

Students can expect to learn:


• A broad range of IT related topics that include programming, networking, database management, systems analysis and design, and IT management.
• A skill set equivalent to an undergrad CIS major (foundation classes).